January 14, 2026 Immediately following the Americanism Hearing - Board of Education Meeting Agenda

Call the Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Notation of Nebraska Open Meeting Laws posted on wall

Roll Call

Excuse absent board members

Public Recognition

Students

Staff

Public Participation

Information Items

Board Committee Reports

Administrator Reports

Miscellaneous

BOE Members submit their Potential Conflict of Interest Statement, if necessary

DRAFT 26-27 School Year Calendar

Consent Agenda

Approval of Claims

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Revenue/Expenditure Account Summary

Action Items

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to elect a Board President

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to elect a Board Vice President

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to elect a Board Secretary

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to elect a Board Treasurer

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action on Board Committee Assignments

Annual Review of Code of Ethics for Board of Education

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to Appoint an Official Representative

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to select an Official Newspaper

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to select a School District Attorney

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to select an Auditor

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to select an Official Depository

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the Lawrence-Nelson Public School August 31, 2025 audit

Consider approving the continuation of sharing the SCALE program with Sandy Creek on a 50/50 basis for the 2026-27 school year and to review again in January 2027. 

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to open a General Fund Money Market Account with Commercial Bank for $750,000 

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to renew the Qualified Capital & Special Building CD with Farmers & Merchants Bank 

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for a shared Science Teacher position with Blue Hill Community Schools

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the teaching contract for Dan Muth as secondary science teacher for the second semester of the 25-26 school year. 

Next Meeting date/time/location & Committee Discussion

Adjournment